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How To Stand Up to Sexism book

How to Stand Up to Sexism by Toni Summers Hargis

September 14, 2021
Toni Summers Hargis advises how you can stand up to sexism.
Nintendo

Review of Game Builder Garaage on the Nintendo Switch

September 12, 2021
A review of Game Builder Garage.
summer

A Trip Back Home To Leeds

September 12, 2021
A trip back home: just what I needed.
a choking incident

A Choking Incident

September 9, 2021
A traumatic experience.
4D scan

27 week 4D Pregnancy Scan

September 4, 2021
Hey baby baby!
tech time

Guest Post: What is the Real Impact of Screen Time?

September 3, 2021
A useful guest post on tech time for children.
dark chocolate wholgrain crispy cakes

No Bake Healthy Vegan Dark Chocolate Rice Crispy Cakes

August 26, 2021
My kinda chocolate rice cakes.
swimming

Staying Healthy with Everyone Active

August 23, 2021
Feeling fit and healthy with Everyone Active.
nacho rice cakes

Gluten-Free Nacho Style Rice Cakes

August 22, 2021
A treat for Pete!
tabbouleh recipe

Easy Vegan Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

August 19, 2021
My favourite salad of all time.
Honest Mum and son

A Family Feast at Honest Burgers Celebrating Their 10th Birthday

August 15, 2021
What a feast!
feta salad

Watermelon, Feta Cheese & Pomegranate Salad

August 14, 2021
Greek style salad.
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Vicki Broadbent/ Honest Mum
 
Hi! I’m Vicki,  multi-award winning lifestyle blogger, parenting expert and bestselling author of Mumboss-The Honest Mum’s Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home (UK)/ The Working Mom (US + Ca).
 
I’m a mum of two boys aged 11 and 8 with a rainbow baby girl due in the winter. I live in Windsor, UK, with my husband Peter and growing family. If you would like to work with me, please email me at mum@honestmum.com. You can read more about me here. .

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Happy 9th birthday 🎉 to my Mini Me, Xander, my Happy 9th birthday 🎉 to my Mini Me, Xander, my funny, empathetic, smart, creative, violin-playing, water sport loving little shadow of a sun who warms the hearts of everyone he meets. To know Xander is to love Xander. Truly…Aww, we’ve had the most wonderful time post-school celebrating his birthday today so I’ll share some sweet pics tomorrow as it’s movie time now (and they’re on Peter’s camera!) but it’s safe to say this pregnant mama is feeling pretty emotional 😭 (yes, I cried) that my sweet baby boy is nearing towards double digits and is growing up far too fast for my liking (I’m just relieved he still loves his cuddly toy collection)... I often feel that my first child Oliver was my best friend from babyhood as I felt quite young and immature having him at 28 and in many ways, we learnt to grow up together, no doubt helped by the fact Oliver was born an old soul. This meant that when Xander came along, I’d experienced the baptism of fire that is first time motherhood and I’d found my groove. Second kids are so lucky in that way…Xander and I have been inseparable since day 1. He’s such an easy, content kid and our connection runs deep. He literally just told me that when I’m sad, he’s sad. The love we share is immeasurable and life affirming, and he, along with his big brother (and my bump) are my dream come true and happily ever after. Cheers but honest. I can’t wait to see this gentle, loving soul with the baby sister he wished for (and said he saw in a dream before I was pregnant), soon. We love you always Xander, never change my beautiful, shining son-beam ☀️, you really are pure magic and we’re blessed to have you in our lives ❤️❤️❤️ #son #birthday #birthdayfun #birthdayboy #family #motherhood #love #mum #motherhood #firsttimemumuk #secondchild #9 #ninthbirthday
So excited for the publication of your truly nouri So excited for the publication of your truly nourishing and uplifting book A Little Bit of Faith @katiepiper_. Honoured to be quoted inside twice 👉. Per-order now folks, out Sept 16th 📖 <gift>. #bookstagram #books #katiepiper #bookstagramuk
Did you catch my son Oliver, 11, and I on @bbcnews Did you catch my son Oliver, 11, and I on @bbcnews 📺 earlier discussing the vaccination roll-out for 12-15 year olds which he’ll be eligible for in a few months? The programme will help protect the vulnerable, minimise infection and prevent more missed education as the pandemic peaks again during the winter. I’m pro vaccination but Oliver is still on the fence although he is keen to protect others and stay in school. We chatted about parental consent and the responsibility of schools to inform and support children and parents alike to make informed decisions as well as social media handles duty to regulating information. It made for an interesting, candid and nuanced conversation. I’ll share it here tomorrow. You can also catch us on @bbc5live radio discussing the topic in the morning 📺 📻. In other related news, it is was lovely being back on telly with my boy. They say never work with children or animals but it really is always a pleasure with my son-shines ☀️. #covid #vaccine #vaccinations #honestmum #parenting #bbcnews
Yesterday was incredibly traumatic as someone clos Yesterday was incredibly traumatic as someone close to me (who doesn’t want me to share their identity) choked for what seemed like an eternity. My family and I thought they were going to die in front of our eyes. It was horrific. The single worst experience of my life and I’ve experienced some scary things. I feel so deeply grateful to @daisyfirstaid @daisyfirstaidbracknell @daisyfirstaidleeds who have taught me first aid for both adults and babies/children twice over the years because last night I knew exactly what to do, the training instantly returned and my close friend @drjulietmcgrattan and the doctors who treated the patient in hospital after, said I saved this person’s life. Please prioritise first aid and take a course ASAP. It’s so easy to think the worst won’t ever happen but we all know that’s sadly not reality. Please also hold your loved ones extra tightly. I feel so thankful that all ended well here when it so easily couldn’t have. Thank you Juliet @drjulietmcgrattan for being there for me then and always, you’re a true friend. Juliet told me the adrenaline surge pregnant, is the equivalent of me running a marathon so I’ll be resting for the foreseeable! #firstaid #life #mum #honestmum #savingalife #crisis #pregnant #thirdtrimester #firstaidtraining
Good vibes only 💅 💫⚡️⭐️ 🧿 (nails Good vibes only 💅 💫⚡️⭐️ 🧿 (nails by @uknails_windsor -discount). 🌛🌸🌺☀️🌙. #nails #nailart #goodbvibes #pamper #pamperyourself #windsor #manicure #mani #shellacnails #shellac #naildesigns #nailsoftheday
🌳 Camera roll dump of a lush time in Leeds 👉 🌳 Camera roll dump of a lush time in Leeds 👉👈🌲. What a much needed nourishing 10 days in Yorkshire with family and friends (most I’ve known since I was 13!). Heading back to Berkshire now for a million cuddles with the husband who had to stay and work, and the start of a new school term 🏫 and my third trimester🤰. Thanks to everyone who made our stay so incredibly special, we love you all ❤️ #family #summer #summer2021 #Leeds #Yorkshire #friendship #friendsreunion #pregnancy #thirdtrimester #baby #familytime #familyiseverything
🌺 I’m 27 weeks today and the baby is now the 🌺 I’m 27 weeks today and the baby is now the size of a cabbage 🥬! My bump has well and truly popped🤰! It was such a treat to experience a 4D scan this time around and with the children and my parents present too. I can see both my boys in her already, Oliver’s 35 week scan is almost identical! Aww, we all love you so much baby girl 🌸 💜 🧿 🌈 ♥️ #babygirl #4dscan #4D #27weekspregnant #scan #rainbowbaby #pregnancy #pregnant #mumboss #momboss #baby #thirdtrimester
My son-flowers were busy baking my Grandma Annetta My son-flowers were busy baking my Grandma Annetta’s recipe for Marble Cake today. So lovely they made this with my own Mum @honestgrandma. The family tradition lives on 🍰 🌻 😋 ❤️. Swipe for all the pics 👈👉 #cake #cakesofinstagram #marblecake #family #bakersofinstagram #bakinglove #cute #family #familytime
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Happy 9th birthday 🎉 to my Mini Me, Xander, my Happy 9th birthday 🎉 to my Mini Me, Xander, my funny, empathetic, smart, creative, violin-playing, water sport loving little shadow of a sun who warms the hearts of everyone he meets. To know Xander is to love Xander. Truly…Aww, we’ve had the most wonderful time post-school celebrating his birthday today so I’ll share some sweet pics tomorrow as it’s movie time now (and they’re on Peter’s camera!) but it’s safe to say this pregnant mama is feeling pretty emotional 😭 (yes, I cried) that my sweet baby boy is nearing towards double digits and is growing up far too fast for my liking (I’m just relieved he still loves his cuddly toy collection)... I often feel that my first child Oliver was my best friend from babyhood as I felt quite young and immature having him at 28 and in many ways, we learnt to grow up together, no doubt helped by the fact Oliver was born an old soul. This meant that when Xander came along, I’d experienced the baptism of fire that is first time motherhood and I’d found my groove. Second kids are so lucky in that way…Xander and I have been inseparable since day 1. He’s such an easy, content kid and our connection runs deep. He literally just told me that when I’m sad, he’s sad. The love we share is immeasurable and life affirming, and he, along with his big brother (and my bump) are my dream come true and happily ever after. Cheers but honest. I can’t wait to see this gentle, loving soul with the baby sister he wished for (and said he saw in a dream before I was pregnant), soon. We love you always Xander, never change my beautiful, shining son-beam ☀️, you really are pure magic and we’re blessed to have you in our lives ❤️❤️❤️ #son #birthday #birthdayfun #birthdayboy #family #motherhood #love #mum #motherhood #firsttimemumuk #secondchild #9 #ninthbirthday
So excited for the publication of your truly nouri So excited for the publication of your truly nourishing and uplifting book A Little Bit of Faith @katiepiper_. Honoured to be quoted inside twice 👉. Per-order now folks, out Sept 16th 📖 <gift>. #bookstagram #books #katiepiper #bookstagramuk
Did you catch my son Oliver, 11, and I on @bbcnews Did you catch my son Oliver, 11, and I on @bbcnews 📺 earlier discussing the vaccination roll-out for 12-15 year olds which he’ll be eligible for in a few months? The programme will help protect the vulnerable, minimise infection and prevent more missed education as the pandemic peaks again during the winter. I’m pro vaccination but Oliver is still on the fence although he is keen to protect others and stay in school. We chatted about parental consent and the responsibility of schools to inform and support children and parents alike to make informed decisions as well as social media handles duty to regulating information. It made for an interesting, candid and nuanced conversation. I’ll share it here tomorrow. You can also catch us on @bbc5live radio discussing the topic in the morning 📺 📻. In other related news, it is was lovely being back on telly with my boy. They say never work with children or animals but it really is always a pleasure with my son-shines ☀️. #covid #vaccine #vaccinations #honestmum #parenting #bbcnews
Yesterday was incredibly traumatic as someone clos Yesterday was incredibly traumatic as someone close to me (who doesn’t want me to share their identity) choked for what seemed like an eternity. My family and I thought they were going to die in front of our eyes. It was horrific. The single worst experience of my life and I’ve experienced some scary things. I feel so deeply grateful to @daisyfirstaid @daisyfirstaidbracknell @daisyfirstaidleeds who have taught me first aid for both adults and babies/children twice over the years because last night I knew exactly what to do, the training instantly returned and my close friend @drjulietmcgrattan and the doctors who treated the patient in hospital after, said I saved this person’s life. Please prioritise first aid and take a course ASAP. It’s so easy to think the worst won’t ever happen but we all know that’s sadly not reality. Please also hold your loved ones extra tightly. I feel so thankful that all ended well here when it so easily couldn’t have. Thank you Juliet @drjulietmcgrattan for being there for me then and always, you’re a true friend. Juliet told me the adrenaline surge pregnant, is the equivalent of me running a marathon so I’ll be resting for the foreseeable! #firstaid #life #mum #honestmum #savingalife #crisis #pregnant #thirdtrimester #firstaidtraining
Good vibes only 💅 💫⚡️⭐️ 🧿 (nails Good vibes only 💅 💫⚡️⭐️ 🧿 (nails by @uknails_windsor -discount). 🌛🌸🌺☀️🌙. #nails #nailart #goodbvibes #pamper #pamperyourself #windsor #manicure #mani #shellacnails #shellac #naildesigns #nailsoftheday
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